2008 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 51 kg more than 1996 Toyota Celica.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Toyota Celica (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Celica |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1762 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1095 kg |